| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01706.007 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
O'Donnell, Ewart John |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1967-05. LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIC SMITH, COMMANDING OFFICER OF 7TH ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1967-05. LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIC SMITH, COMMANDING OFFICER OF 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR), SITTING ON A CAMP CHAIR AT BATTALION HEADQUARTERS DURING OPERATION LEETON. WITH NOTEBOOK AT HIS FEET AND THE HANDSET OF A BACKPACK RADIO ATTACHED TO HIS LEFT UPPER ARM, HE IS KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH EVENTS IN THE FIELD AND DIRECTING THE OPERATION.